Bayside view from the top

MANILA, Philippines - When TwoE-comCenter was conceived and built by SM Land Commercial Properties Group, the developer wanted more than just the usual office building in its flagship estate, the Mall of Asia Complex (MOAC) in Pasay City.

The vision for TwoE-com was to add a distinctive structural presence in the now well-known tourist and commercial destination of MOAC.

This begins with TwoE-com’s arresting and iconic design, for which it has garnered the “Best Office Development” award in the Philippines from this year’s UK-based International Property Awards.

The twin tower structure with an ultra-modern glass curtain wall façade is now a palpable presence and a landmark fixture against the MOAC skyline. TwoE-com’s design has also set the bar for the remaining office developments in the four-building business hub of SM Land in MOAC, set to rise in the next couple of years.

Part of TwoE-com’s winning idea as well is its mixed-use nature. Its fourth floor podium is a landscaped, al fresco area dubbed Prism Plaza. At night, multi-colored LED lights outline the building levels and cast attractive shards of light, hence the name.

Bayview events and dining

Prism Plaza is primarily a social convergence point not just for the building occupants, but for the general public as well. A selection of restaurants with outdoor seating provides the perfect foil for enjoying TwoE-com’s priceless proposition — a breathtaking, unobstructed view of Manila Bay.

TwoE-com’s Prism Plaza is an additional option with its premium vantage point four floors above the ground.

Patrons are discovering Prism Plaza’s fine dining options, such as House of Wagyu, which is a well-kept secret among steak connoisseurs. Alba, similarly a byword among foodies for the best and most authentic Spanish cuisine, is opening before yearend. Authentic flavor is also the strong point of Just Thai restaurant, with its cozy home-cooked dishes.

Crowd favorites are Uncle Cheffy, with its brick-oven Filipino fusion creations, and the usual hangout Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Set to open soon as well is Bistro NYC, a bar and resto concept to perfectly complement the after-office lifestyle of executives and professionals. More options are lined up to complete the Prism Plaza dining experience.

Those who wish to take better advantage of the views can hold court in their own event — at The Venue at Prism Plaza. A couple of commercial spaces were held off by the developer to transform into a venue for rent, for both corporate and social functions.

The defining proposition for The Venue at Prism Plaza is also the views, plus its accessibility as a landmark building within MOAC. The Prism Plaza podium is accessible from the ground floor through a breathtaking grand staircase or flights of sensor-operated escalators.

For information, visit www.sm-land.com/CPG.